Select the BEST answer. A Se atom has a smaller atomic radius than a Ca atom because ___________. a.The original statement is FALSE. Se has a larger atomic radius than Ca. b. The outermost electrons in Se are in a higher energy sublevel than the outermost electrons in Ca. c. The Se nucleus contains more protons than the Ca nucleus. d.The Se atom is heavier than the Ca atom. e. The Se atom has more core electrons than the Ca atom.
Select the BEST answer. A Se atom has a smaller atomic radius than a Ca atom because ___________. a.The original statement is FALSE. Se has a larger atomic radius than Ca. b. The outermost electrons in Se are in a higher energy sublevel than the outermost electrons in Ca. c. The Se nucleus contains more protons than the Ca nucleus. d.The Se atom is heavier than the Ca atom. e. The Se atom has more core electrons than the Ca atom.
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Select the BEST answer. A Se atom has a smaller atomic radius than a Ca atom because ___________.
a.The original statement is FALSE. Se has a larger atomic radius than Ca.
b. The outermost electrons in Se are in a higher energy sublevel than the outermost electrons in Ca.
c. The Se nucleus contains more protons than the Ca nucleus.
d.The Se atom is heavier than the Ca atom.
e. The Se atom has more core electrons than the Ca atom.
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